Well, the Christmas season is officially upon us, last night was the band's Holiday Extravaganza Concert. You all know that The Boy is in band and that I seem to find the dedication and work ethic of these students inspiring.
Last night was no exception. In fact, my amazement at this wonderful group of kids reached an all time high!
For the first time in school history, the concerts of the middle school bands and high schools bands were combined. Which means that the audience was treated everything from the 7th grade band to the Symphonic Band made up of mostly juniors and seniors.
We watched in growing pride the progression our students make as they grow; not only physically and musically, but in dedication, commitment, and discipline. It wasn't only the students that were impressive, but our Director's never cease to amaze with their dedication and obvious love of all of these incredible students.
You can not help but be charmed and humbled by watching these kids. We went from the 7th graders who were obviously very nervous to the oh so poised and confident juniors and seniors, who are so comfortable preforming that they have no problem turning a song into a full band comedy performance, all the while sounding like a professional ensemble!
The discipline and dedication that these magnificent kids have was so apparent last night, it took your breathe away. These wonderful students, all of them, work so hard and push the limits of their abilities every day. Under the care and guidance of our two directors, who specialized in pulling every ounce of talent out of these kids while managing to turn them in to a cohesive unit.
If these kids are willing to work this hard, how could anyone in any way associated with them not be inspired to demonstrate the same level of commitment and dedication to a goal that they do?
It's something that we could all take a lesson from and should, in our own lives, strive for!
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